of the aims pursued where restrictions are imposed on the rights guaranteed by that Article ( see the case of Mathieu-Mohin and Clerfayt, cited above, §52). The conditions to which the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in elections are subject shall not limit those rights in so far as their very essence is affected. These conditions must also meet the requirements of equality, and the means used to achieve the legitimate aim must not be disproportionate (see, for example, the Mathieu-Mohin and Clerfayt case, cited above, §52). RECOMMENDATIONS: - The State to make every effort to remove the shortcomings of which it was informed by international organizations and civil society organizations, which monitored the electoral processes conducted during 2019 in the Republic of Moldova; - To take all necessary measures to ensure the realization of the right to vote for all citizens of the Republic of Moldova who are abroad; INTIMATE, FAMILY AND PRIVATE LIFE Respect for privacy in 2019 was marked by the appearance in the public space of information on the violation of this right by law enforcement agencies, by abusively applying special means of investigation. According to information published in the media, the special means of investigation were used in the case of political opponents and journalists who showed an unfair attitude towards the authorities. Although there is a decrease in the number of cases regarding the use of special investigative measures by about 17% compared to 2018, the fact that about 99% of prosecutors' actions to use special means of investigation raise serious questions about privacy and family, in accordance with human rights standards. The right to respect for private and family life is enshrined in Article 8 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. It provides that everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence. There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as is in accordance with 24